Paikdara - Kursakatta, Araria

Paikdara is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Siktia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikdara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikdara is 221935. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 854331 pincode. Farbesganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Paikdara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paikdara

According to the 2011 Census, Paikdara village had a total population of 1,999 people, including 1,041 males and 958 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.71%, with male literacy at 71.07% and female literacy at 53.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Paikdara

Paikdara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Paikdara

Paikdara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Forbesganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbesganj to Paikdara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Paikdara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikdara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paikdara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Paikdara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paikdara village are given below:

FAQs about Paikdara